Free Expression, A Reality Check

June 10, 2016

Mexico’s sensitive sociopolitical issues are often presented as solely Mexico’s challenges, obscuring the roles played by other Latin American countries and the United States. This public debate is the culmination of a daylong private symposium of artists and writers who seek creative ways to defend truth and promote effective understanding.

With Lydia Cacho, Pedro Ángel Palou, Magali Tercero, Marcela Turati

Co-presented with the Instituto Cervantes New York

This event took place as part of the 2016 PEN World Voices Festival. It was held at the Instituto Cervantes on April 28, 2016.

On #4Jun we've announced we'll honor Chinese essayist Xu Zhiyong, jailed for a critique of Beijing's response to COVID-19. Whether in China, the US or anywhere we need to stand with those brave enough to hold leaders accountable. https://apnews.com/d8969ee401283fb19e5bdd8aa38c6157